Risk factors for complications in cochlear implant surgery

ConclusionsThe use of a strict definition of a medical complication and device failure —in combination with the Clavien–Dindo classification system—enables uniform and objective registration of adverse events and prevents any tendency to downgrade complications. Complication and failure rates in this series are comparable to those reported in the literature. These results stress the need for pneumococcal vaccination, which may prevent general wound infections, but is especially important for patients with inner ear malformation, who have an increased risk of (postoperative) meningitis.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research